Finance

Following the worldwide financial crisis that started with the subprime loan problem, the global financial industry is currently building up a new framework aimed at the future. Based on the lessons of the past, and in conjunction with the reviews of the existing legal system and regulatory environment, the financial institutions are also seeking to create a sustainable market that focuses on the reform of business models, and expand their businesses.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata assigns professionals with industry expertise to provide service to its clients. These industries maintain close relationships with other global industry groups in the PwC network, and our professionals stay ahead of the latest international trends whilst at the same time conducting in-depth analyses of the challenges facing financial institutions in Japan. In particular, since it is expected that the imminent introduction of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) will have a considerable impact on the finances of financial institutions, gathering information on amendments to the IFRS and their practical consequences is being dealt with as a priority issue.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata provides value-added auditing and other advisory services, based on high ethical standards and a wealth of experience, so that numerous financial institutions in Japan and overseas can secure the confidence and continued trust of the economic community, and use this as a springboard for their activities in the international market.

Key Service Areas

• Accounting audits･Audits of internal controls
• Assurance services
  • Independent auditing of the calculation of equity ratios
  • Examination of segregated custody of client assets
  • Reports on internal control relating to service organizations, etc
• Financial surveys
• Insurance and pension actuarial related services
• Financial and accounting related advisory services for financial institutions